Boomers Today

Ann Kositsky, a Nurse Practitioniner specializing in Geriatrics and dementia care, discusses types of dementia helping distinguishing the differences between normal forgetfulness or signs of dementia.

Vanessa Kettler is an experienced educator in the field of fall prevention and balance improvement. She discusses the ways to help seniors improve their balance and prevent having falls.

Award-winning journalist Beth Baker discusses the future of boomer retirement living and efforts of new ways of banding together to help each other through old age.

Why are Death Cafes opening up all over the country? Karen Van Dyke talks about how these cafes help to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.

G. Allen Power, M.D. is the author of the groundbreaking and award winning book "Dementia Beyond Disease." Dr. Power joins us on The Aging Boomers once again and discusses another eye-opening interview on how to improve the lives of people with dementia and those who care for them.

Jude Bijou is a resepected psychotherapist and professional educator. She discusses her award winning book, Attitude Reconstruction, a system for navigating around emotional roadblocks.

Richard Forhez, CEO of OptionOne Care at Home, discusses the various in-home care options and provides his expertise to families who are looking to hire a private caregiver or an in-home care agency.

Gerald Kiner is the author of "How to Eat, Live & Play After Age 40: Key Principles for Protecting the Most Precious Years of Your Life." He encourages people to live holistic lives which is the key trait most super centenarians possess.

WebCam Physical Therapy is an innovative concept practiced by Nina Angela Downie. She provides consultation and modified therapy sessions without the client ever having to leave the comfort of their own home. A must listen to!

Marilyn Brown Ross is a reverse mortgage specialist and discusses the main reasons seniors would consider taking out a reverse mortgage including turning the equity in their home into tax free income without having to sell.

Mark Nilsson is the Executive Director of Sonoma Hills Retirement Living and discusses options for seniors who want live independently in a location which offers amenities, activities, and other services.

Carolyn Rosenblatt, attorney & registered nurse and Dr. Mikol Davis, clinical psychologist, are co-founders of AgingParents.com and have helped resolve family conflicts since 2006. They discuss causes of these conflicts and ways to prevent them.

Sanford Horowitz is an attorney who has concentrated almost all of his practice on Elder Abuse and Neglect Litigation. Mr. Horowitz discusses how family members should interact with ownership and staff in order to ensure best outcomes for their loved ones at assisted living communities, residential care homes and skilled nursing facilities.

Jamie Watson is an Elder Law Attorney with Gaw Van Male, specializing in Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Planning, Veteran's Benefits and Special Needs Trusts. He discusses the importance of having a well-drafted, Power of Attorney.

Roy Litherland is an attorney and has practiced law for the past 38 years with emphasis on elder law, special needs,and estate planning. He discusses how to qualify for government medical benefits legally and ensure their estates are preserved for their families, instead of their nest egg being wiped out by high nursing home expenses.

Adult Day Programs, a/k/a adult day care, can be beneficial for the senior and also provide the needed break for family caregivers. Amy Andonian, Vice President of Home Care & Support from the Institute on Aging (IOA), discusses about how family caregivers can successfully transition older loved ones into adult day programs.

Nancy Proctor has had more than 20 years experience in hospice and Geriatric care. She explains why someone would benefit from hospice, what the eligibility is and how these services are paid for.

Shelley Dombroski and Mindy Wright discuss the early warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's, how to get support and how to get involved with the Alzheimer's Walk in your area.

When Plato was asked to sum up his life’s work, he simply stated, “Practice dying.” Judith Redwing Keyssar, author of "Last Acts of Kindness," talks about her extensive experience in the field of palliative care--providing nursing experience along with emotional and spiritual guidance. A must listen to!

A Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) is a specialist in their respective field but have supplemented their knowledge by understanding the multiple processes of aging. Curtis Petersen joins us from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors to tell us more.